WhiteHat Security Selected as an AlwaysOn Global 250 Winner for Third Consecutive Year

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --WhiteHat Security, the Web security company, today announced that it has been chosen as one of the AlwaysOn Global 250 winners.  Inclusion in the AlwaysOn Global 250 signifies game-changing approaches and technologies that are likely to disrupt existing markets and entrenched players in the Global Silicon Valley. WhiteHat Security was specially selected by the AlwaysOn editorial team and industry experts spanning the globe based on a set of five criteria: innovation, market potential, commercialization, stakeholder value, and media buzz.

"Web security is an ever-growing issue for businesses today, as the bad guys and the techniques they use continue to grow in sophistication," said Stephanie Fohn, CEO at WhiteHat Security.  "We are honored to be included for the third consecutive year on the AlwaysOn Global 250 list. This recognition is a reflection of the tireless efforts and dedication of WhiteHat Security employees who work hard everyday to protect our customers and ultimately make the web a safer place."

The AlwaysOn Global 250 winners were selected from among thousands of domestic and international technology companies nominated by investors, bankers, journalists, and industry insiders.  The AlwaysOn editorial team conducted a rigorous three-month selection process to finalize the 2013 list.

"The enterprise world has endured a long ramp-up to the cloud as well as finally accepting that mobile is here to stay. Now, businesses are demanding even more robust, secure applications with which to run their operations—anytime, anywhere," says Tony Perkins, founder and editor of AlwaysOn. "The Global Silicon Valley is rising to this challenge with unfettered enthusiasm, providing business management solutions, IT infrastructure, and elegant, stable applications. Coupled with bleeding-edge consumer adoption of the latest and most powerful media applications, the companies on this year's AlwaysOn Global 250 represent the highest-growth opportunities in today's private company marketplace."

WhiteHat Security and the AlwaysOn Global 250 companies will be honored at AlwaysOn's 11th annual Innovation Summit at the Computer History Museum on July 23.  This two-day executive gathering highlights the significant economic, political, and commercial trends affecting the global technology industries. Innovation Summit's goal is to identify the most promising entrepreneurial opportunities and investments in the global tech industry.

About WhiteHat Security
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, WhiteHat Security provides end-to-end solutions for Web security. The company's cloud website vulnerability management platform and leading security engineers turn verified security intelligence into actionable insights for customers. Through a combination of core products and strategic partnerships, WhiteHat Security provides complete Web security at a scale and accuracy unmatched in the industry. WhiteHat Sentinel, the company's flagship product line, currently manages thousands of websites – including sites in highly regulated industries, such as top e-commerce, financial services and healthcare companies.
 

About AlwaysOn
AlwaysOn is the leading business media brand connecting and informing the entrepreneurial community in the Global Silicon Valley. Founded by Red Herring founding editor, Tony Perkins in 2003, AlwaysOn's mission is to continue to lead the industry by empowering its readers, event participants, sponsors, bloggers, and advertisers like no other media brand.

SOURCE WhiteHat Security